Wynton Marsalis once commented that one of the most difficult things for a jazz musician to do, is to play a melody straight and simple. Today we'll focus on performances where the composer's vision is central to the improvisation. Where the exposition involves rich melodic statements, fine nuances, beauty and control. Today we'll play jazz that is accessible and features the fine art of melodic improvisation. Sit back, relax and luxuriate.
| How Deep is the Ocean (How High is The Sky) Steve Davis - Eloquence - Jazz Legacy Productions |
| Lament Steve Davis - Eloquence - Jazz Legacy Productions |
| With You I'm Born Again Jimmy Cobb - Jazz in the Key of Blue - Chesky |
| If Ever I Should Leave You Jimmy Cobb - Jazz in the Key of Blue - Chesky |
| Day In, Day Out Diana Krall - From This Moment On - Verve 
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| Tenderly Jose James / Jeff Neve - For all We Know - Impulse |
| My Romance Houston Person - My Romance - High Note |
| Time After Time Houston Person - My Romance - High Note |
| Alone Together Tierney Sutton - Something Cool - Telarc Jazz |
| Autumn Leaves Tierney Sutton - Blue in Green - Telarc Jazz |
| Lullaby of the Leaves Sir Roland Hanna - Everything I Love - IPO |
| Comes Autumn Sir Roland Hanna - Everything I Love - IPO |
| Low Talk Gord Clements - Above & Below - Rer Moo Sic
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| In a Sentimental Mood Gord Clements - Above & Below - Rer Moo Sic
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